How to hire an office cleaner

How to hire an office cleaner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step office cleaner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an office cleaner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new office cleaner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The office cleaner hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An office cleaner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, office cleaners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of office cleaner salaries for various roles:

   Type of Office Cleaner	Description	Hourly rate
   Office Cleaner	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$10-16
   Housekeeping Aide	The primary job of a housekeeping aide is to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned area, including hospital rooms, hotel rooms, and corridors. This role will require you to perform various housekeeping chores as requested by the housekeeping manager, such as cleaning the restrooms and kitchens... Show more	$11-18
   Porter	A porter is responsible for managing the building's cleanliness and orderliness, together with the cleaning maintenance team. Duties of a porter include ensuring the premises' safety, operating cleaning tools and equipment, and performing basic troubleshooting for defective machines... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Window Sills
   • Office Buildings
   • Trash Removal
   • Clean Restrooms
   • Office Space
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Glass Partitions
   • Vacuum Floors
   • Clean Windows
   • Squeegees
   • Building Floors
   • Urinals
   • Paper Towels

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
   • Use of heavy cleaning equipment-buffing machines, scrubbers, wall washing.
   • Use and maintain assign power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers etc.
   • Mix cleaning solutions to clean, disinfect and deodorize urinals, toilet bowls, and sinks.
   • Sanitize restrooms including sinks and urinals.
   • Clean restaurants during the evenings and ensure protocols are followed according to restaurant cleanliness guidelines.

   More office cleaner duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your office cleaner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An office cleaner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, office cleaners' average salary in south carolina is 41% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level office cleaners earn 38% less than senior-level office cleaners.
   • Certifications. An office cleaner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an office cleaner's salary.

   Average office cleaner salary

   $13.20hourly

   $27,453 yearly

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   Entry-level office cleaner salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average office cleaner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$32,669	$16
   2	New York	$32,336	$16
   3	California	$30,522	$15
   4	Arizona	$28,898	$14
   5	Minnesota	$28,834	$14
   6	Illinois	$28,581	$14
   7	Pennsylvania	$27,032	$13
   8	Michigan	$26,130	$13
   9	Kentucky	$25,956	$12
   10	Missouri	$25,946	$12
   11	Ohio	$25,344	$12
   12	Wisconsin	$25,293	$12
   13	Texas	$25,198	$12
   14	Utah	$24,386	$12
   15	Virginia	$24,047	$12
   16	Florida	$24,008	$12
   17	West Virginia	$22,191	$11
   18	New Mexico	$21,953	$11

   Average office cleaner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Southern	$36,651	$17.62	2
   2	Tri Cities	$30,962	$14.89	2
   3	Velociti	$29,564	$14.21
   4	Mainline Health Systems	$29,498	$14.18
   5	Haynes International	$29,439	$14.15	2
   6	Better Business Bureau	$29,147	$14.01
   7	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$29,035	$13.96
   8	Marjam Supply	$29,028	$13.96
   9	Healthcare Services Group	$29,023	$13.95	15
   10	Alleghany	$28,781	$13.84
   11	Bryn Mawr Urology	$28,672	$13.78
   12	TERRA Staffing Group	$28,668	$13.78
   13	A-L-L Equipment	$28,235	$13.57
   14	PeopleReady	$28,065	$13.49	38
   15	The Marcus Corporation	$27,855	$13.39	10
   16	Hilton	$27,846	$13.39	85
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$27,491	$13.22	9
   18	AccuData Integrated Marketing	$27,444	$13.19
   19	NANA	$27,353	$13.15	30
   20	ManpowerGroup	$27,318	$13.13	17

4. Writing an office cleaner job description

   An office cleaner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an office cleaner job description:

   Office cleaner job description example

   Job DescriptionPart Time Office Cleaner: $15+/hr, Part Time Mornings M-F,. Start 4:30-5:30 am done by 8:30 am.
   
   We are actively hiring! We are taking the proper safety precautions regarding Covid19 to ensure the safety of our employees as well as our customers
   
   Opportunity to work Full Time if you are interested in cleaning homes as well. Come work for the biggest and best cleaning business in Macomb and Saint Clair Counties. We are
   The Cleaning Authority . We treat our employees right and empower them to treat our customers great. We are growing and need to increase our staff. We have immediate positions available in Richmond, Michigan. Why work for us?
   
   Most all weekends and evenings free. Paid every Friday! Part Time - 10-20 hours per week. Start as early as 4:30am - done no later than 8:30am. Opportunity to work full time if interested in cleaning homes as well. Career opportunities available! 100% of our promotions are from within & we are growing! This is a long term, consistent, part me, year round, morning job with Macomb's premier cleaning service. Qualified applicants will:
   
   Live in or close to Richmond. Be over 18 years old. Pass our background checks. Take pride in their work. Have a great personality and work ethic. Have valid driver's license. Have the knowledge that this job is like a physical fitness program! Our work is physical and is not for everyone. Be reliable, detail-oriented, and friendly. Finally, feel free to forward this email and 'apply now' link to a friend as we have more than 1 position available.
   
   Job Type: Part-time but could be Full-time. Salary: $15/Hour + Equal Opportunity Employer This location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee will be your only employer. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right office cleaner for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with office cleaners they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit office cleaners who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your office cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit office cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit office cleaners, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new office cleaner

   Once you've decided on a perfect office cleaner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new office cleaner. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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